The Gold Medal

For outstanding contributions to the advancement of structural engineering.

The Medal is recognised around the world as a mark of unique accomplishment in the profession. It was first presented in 1922, to Professor Henry Adams. Other past recipients include Felix Candela, Ove Arup, Oleg Kerensky and Edmund Happold.

2018 Gold Medallist: Professor Ding Jiemin

Professor Ding Jiemin FIStructE of Tongji Architectural Design (Group) Co., Ltd. has been awarded the 2018 Gold Medal in recognition of his outstanding leadership directing the structural design of many iconic mega structures which now define modern Shanghai.